Maitake Mushroom vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and chicken breast:
- Both maitake mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 81% less calories than chicken breast - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maitake mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 223 times more Vitamin D than chicken breast - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Maitake Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 14 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 247% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 25% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.65 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken breast - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is maitake mushroom or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does maitake mushroom or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 30% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.